“Reckless" council cuts to deaf children's support could eradicate the progress that has been made in recent years, a charity has warned.
The National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) has made a plea to local authorities across England to continue their support for deaf children.
It follows news that one in five local authorities is cutting educational support in this area.
Support provided through local authority funding includes specialist teachers of the deaf and teaching assistants who provide “invaluable" support for deaf children and their families.
Ian Noon, senior policy, campaigns and research officer at the NDCS, told Headteacher Update that local authority services play a crucial role in helping children to develop their language and communication skills as well as opening doors in education.
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